The heirs of Victor Hotch will block off a river access site at 19 Mile Haines Highway, saying they’re concerned about infringement on private property rights there.
The site has been used for about 20 years as a boat launch and take-out by commercial tour operator Chilkat Guides.
“If a commercial business can move in on it, what’s to stop someone else?” said Stan Hotch, who said he is serving as a representative of Victor…

